When appropriate, surgery remains the most effective treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including for patients with COPD, said Friedberg, professor in the Department of Thoracic ...

Thoracic surgery — the treatment of diseases of the lungs, airways and chest — has changed more in the last 30 years than in the century before it. For patients, that evolution now means smaller ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. By replacing both breathing and circulatory buffering, a novel artificial lung bought critical time after lung removal, revealed irreversible damage, and made transplantation ...

Robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery have revolutionized lung cancer treatment, minimizing trauma and shortening recovery times. Minimally invasive techniques enable complex procedures, ...

Sabari recommends regular activity, such as walking 30 minutes a day several times a week, to help maintain lung strength.

Northwestern total artificial lung system kept a patient alive for 48 hours after lung removal before transplant, improving ...

While IL-6 and CRP rise early after lung cancer surgery, new research shows their added value for infection prediction remains small, highlighting the need for better early-warning tools. Does ...

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, responsible for about 1 in 4, but major advances in screening, surgery and personalized treatment are helping more patients ...